Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 37 + 13 road tests and 10,323 + 2,504 owner reviews. How we score
Ventus Prime 4 is ahead, 75–70
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Tests 76 · 37 tests Owners 62 · 10,323 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 21 in 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test (wet braking)
“Lateral dry rot - Bridgestone Turanza T005 DOT 21, 3rd summer on service - all 4 tires have these cracks on their laterals, should I be worried?”
Tests 78 · 13 tests Owners 71 · 2,504 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 21 in 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test (dry handling)
“Aim for rainy condition. Best are 1.Bridgestone Turanza 005 2.Hankook ventus prime 4.”
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
| Source | Turanza T005 | Ventus Prime 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 34 / 11 tests | 85 | 84 |
| Reviews found online | 63 | 73 |
| Dry Braking (% of best) · 4 shared tests · wins 0–2 | 98% | 99% |
| Dry Handling (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 1–1 | 99% | 99% |
Turanza T005: 60% × 84.6 + 40% × 62.9 = 76
Ventus Prime 4: 60% × 84.2 + 40% × 73.4 = 80
| Source | Turanza T005 | Ventus Prime 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 35 / 12 tests | 86 | 81 |
| Reviews found online | 70 | 75 |
| Curved Aquaplaning (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 | 92% | 82% |
| Straight Aquaplaning (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 3–0 | 95% | 92% |
| Wet Braking (% of best) · 4 shared tests · wins 2–2 | 95% | 96% |
| Wet Braking (concrete) (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 | 90% | 99% |
| Wet Circle (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 | 100% | 98% |
| Wet Handling (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 2–0 | 99% | 98% |
Turanza T005: 60% × 85.9 + 40% × 69.8 = 79
Ventus Prime 4: 60% × 80.5 + 40% × 74.6 = 78
| Source | Turanza T005 | Ventus Prime 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 9 / 1 tests | 73 | 70 |
| Reviews found online | 61 | 68 |
Turanza T005: 40% × 72.6 + 60% × 60.5 = 65
Ventus Prime 4: 40% × 70.3 + 60% × 67.8 = 69
| Source | Turanza T005 | Ventus Prime 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 25 / 8 tests | 36 | 58 |
| Reviews found online | ≈ 67 (est.) | ≈ 67 (est.) |
| Noise (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 0–2 | 98% | 98% |
Turanza T005: 60% × 35.8 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 48
Ventus Prime 4: 60% × 57.6 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 61
No owner ratings of noise for Turanza T005 or Ventus Prime 4. The owner half is the owners’ average (67): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.
| Source | Turanza T005 | Ventus Prime 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 7 / 5 tests | 71 | 78 |
| Reviews found online | 52 | 67 |
| Abrasion (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 | 48% | 52% |
| Wear (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 0–2 | 59% | 69% |
Turanza T005: 60% × 71.4 + 40% × 52.2 = 64
Ventus Prime 4: 60% × 78.2 + 40% × 66.7 = 74
| Source | Turanza T005 | Ventus Prime 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | 64 | 72 |
| Source | Turanza T005 | Ventus Prime 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 25 / 8 tests | 100 | 83 |
| Fuel Consumption (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 | 98% | 95% |
| Rolling Resistance (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 2–0 | 91% | 80% |
| Category | Bridgestone Turanza T005 | Hankook Ventus Prime 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 70 | 75 |
| Dry | 76 | 80 |
| Wet | 79 | 78 |
| Comfort | 65 | 69 |
| Noise | 48 | 61 |
| Treadwear | 64 | 74 |
| Handling (owners) | 64 | 72 |
| Efficiency | 100 | 83 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
Wet grip and treadwear start at “Important” — the two things buyers rank highest. Move the sliders and the scores update instantly.
Turanza T005
Ventus Prime 4
Per discipline: the average % of the best tire over every test both tires were in, and how many of those tests each one won. “Different tests” rows compare results from separate tests.
In the overall rankings of 4 tests that ran both, Bridgestone Turanza T005 finished ahead 3 times and Hankook Ventus Prime 4 1 times.
| Discipline | Category | Turanza T005 | Ventus Prime 4 | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 98% | 99% | −0.7 | 0–2 in 4 shared tests Newest: 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 99% | 99% | −0.2 | 1–1 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2023 Motor Summer Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) | Dry | 97% #2/7 · 2025 Motor Low Rolling Resistance (AA) Tyre Test | 90% #4/14 · 2025 Summer and All Season Combined Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Curved Aquaplaning | Wet | 92% | 82% | +10.1 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test · 215/55 R17 |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 95% | 92% | +2.6 | 3–0 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 95% | 96% | −1.8 | 2–2 in 4 shared tests Newest: 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Wet Braking (concrete) | Wet | 90% | 99% | −9.2 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Wet Circle | Wet | 100% | 98% | +2.2 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test · 215/55 R17 |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 99% | 98% | +1.5 | 2–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2023 Motor Summer Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Wet Handling (tester's mark) | Wet | 100% #1/9 · 2022 AUTO Straßenverkehr Summer Tire Test R19 | 90% #4/14 · 2025 Summer and All Season Combined Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | Comfort | 93% #4/7 · 2025 Motor Low Rolling Resistance (AA) Tyre Test | 95% #4/7 · 2025 Die ReifenTester Summer Touring Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Noise | Noise | 98% | 98% | −0.4 | 0–2 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2023 Motor Summer Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Noise (tester's mark) | Noise | 50% #7/8 · 2020 ViBilagare SUV Tyre Test | 80% #11/14 · 2025 Summer and All Season Combined Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Abrasion | Treadwear | 48% | 52% | −4.0 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Wear | Treadwear | 59% | 69% | −9.8 | 0–2 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Fuel Consumption | Efficiency | 98% | 95% | +3.4 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 91% | 80% | +11.4 | 2–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2023 Motor Summer Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Price | Cost | 94% | 96% | −1.9 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2023 Motor Summer Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Total Cost of Ownership | Cost | #5/21 | #4/21 | – | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test · 215/55 R17 |
| Value | Cost | 51% | 69% | −17.8 | 0–2 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Grass Traction | Off-road | 79% #10/10 · 2021 All Road SUV Summer Tyre Test | 83% #8/12 · 2023 Best SUV Tyres Tested | – | Different tests |
| Mud Traction | Off-road | 100% #2/10 · 2021 All Road SUV Summer Tyre Test | 86% #8/12 · 2023 Best SUV Tyres Tested | – | Different tests |
| Sand Traction | Off-road | 94% #4/10 · 2021 All Road SUV Summer Tyre Test | 93% #5/12 · 2023 Best SUV Tyres Tested | – | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #4/50 | #9/50 | – | 3–1 in 4 shared tests Newest: 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Community opinions on the Bridgestone Turanza T005 are divided, with many drivers praising its wet-weather grip and highway usability. Conversely, numerous owners report significant concerns regarding loud road noise, rough ride comfort, rapid wear, and premature sidewall cracking or dry rot.
“You might like the Pirelli Cinturato P7 The Goodyears are sold out on both Amazon and Walmart but could come back in stock I found some other good options: Dunlop SP Sport 01 Gislaved Ultra Speed (Gislaved is now owned by Continental, more klnown for their winter tires but also make summer tires) Unfortunately, the Bridgestone Turanza T005 and Michelin Primacy 3 are too expensive”
“For more detailed information and a projection of the consumption advantage based on an example: Below is the link to the EU regulation on tire labeling and the information from the Michelin homepage for comparison with other efficient tires: ... 0740&rid=1 Group C1 is listed in the regulation as: A: <=6.5 kg/t B: 6.7 to 7.7 kg/t C: 7.8 to 9 kg/t The Bridgestone EP500 is in class B Use the following formula to calculate the consumption advantage: F_ROLL:g*M*CR = rolling resistance in J/m For kWh/100km: F_Rolll*100000/3600 Example based on my 120ah REX Bridgestone EP500/Turanza T005 (7.17 kg/t and 5.81 kg/t respectively) 9.81*1465*0.00717=103.0 J/m = 2.86 kWh/100km 9.81*1465*0.00581=83.5 J/m = 2.32 kWh/100km Michelin e Primacy (5.58 kg/t and 5.13 kg/t respectively) 9.81*1465*0.00558=83.4 J/m = 2.32 kWh/100km 9.81*1465*0.00513=73.7 J/m = 2.05 kWh/100km Reduction of 0.55 kWh/100km for new tires Reduction of 0.27 kWh/100km for worn tires For me, that was reason enough to choose this one”
“Only issue is possible ride quality with higher pressure. Dealer and independents seem to universally recommend going higher on tire pressures to maximize tire life for even wear on BMWs. I have been lectured on it a couple times at a locally respected suspension/alignment specialist over the years.”
Based on 33 community posts
Community opinion on the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 is largely positive, with drivers viewing it as a comfortable, quiet, and capable touring tire. Users frequently praise its strong dry and wet performance alongside its compelling price-to-performance ratio compared to premium alternatives like Michelin. Some uncertainties exist regarding long-term tread wear and slight fuel economy impacts, but owners generally report satisfactory everyday reliability.
“Found a cut on one of my tires, is it 100% cooked? Three month old Hankook Ventus Prime 4, covered less than 600miles. Found a small cut on the front right one. It is holding air fine. I will go to a tire shop to get checked asap, but chances that it’s ok? And what could have caused it? Hitting a curb? Thank you in advance!”
“Ya. I read that review too. If I up the psi to 3, or 4 would result in hard and harsh bumps and much less comfy ride which I don't like. Therefore, I settle for 34 front and 32 back and started back to use Eco mode. I don't carry heavy loads and many pax in my car. I restricted it to 4 adult pax including myself as a driver, with or without loads at the boot.”
“Hankook Ventus Prime 4 vs Kumho Ecsta HS52? Hey there! Went to this reddit after reading a lot of reviews on the website, a bit of a newbie in general. I have read about many models and settled on 2 possible ones due to pricing and availability in my country (not looking for any other options). In my price range and requirements I've settled on Ventus Prime 4 initially (50% cheaper than Primacy that my car came stock with), but have also seen some good stuff said about HS52. I was quite settled on the first one since it scored very well in 2022 Autobild review, but now that 2024 came out a lot of numbers are completely different (predicted tread life alone took a huge dive) and Hankook is now 4 positions lower than Kumho. To add to this, Hankook was only 10% more expensive thank Kumho in my country, but now there was a price drop and and now there is 20% price difference, so set of Kumhos comes out noticeable cheaper. Spec wise they seems very similar with some trade-offs in different departments. I'm not really looking to save as much money as possible, but with latest reviews I'm not sure if there is any improvement worth paying for. Any thoughts? Thanks. Read more”
Based on 41 community posts
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Turanza T005 | B · Hankook Ventus Prime 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | — |
| Sizes available | 140 | 66 |
| Rim diameters | 14″ – 22″ | 15″ – 20″ |
| UTQG | 340 A A | — |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | — |
| Sizes in common | 56 | 56 |
Bridgestone Turanza T005
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
Winner: Hankook Ventus Prime 4 — better noise, treadwear and handling. Pick the Bridgestone Turanza T005 if efficiency matters most to you.
Bridgestone Turanza T005 scores 100 vs 83 on efficiency.
Hankook Ventus Prime 4 scores 61 vs 48 on noise.
Hankook Ventus Prime 4 scores 74 vs 64 on treadwear.
Hankook Ventus Prime 4 scores 72 vs 64 on handling.
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Neither, by our numbers: 79 vs 78 on the wet score, within 3 points.
Hankook Ventus Prime 4, 80 vs 76 on our dry score.
Hankook Ventus Prime 4, 61 vs 48 on our noise score.
Hankook Ventus Prime 4, 69 vs 65 on our comfort score.
Hankook Ventus Prime 4, 74 vs 64 on our treadwear score.
Bridgestone Turanza T005, 100 vs 83 on our efficiency score.
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.
Handling is the exception: road tests measure it inside the dry and wet scores, so its own row comes from owner ratings only and starts as less important.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score. Full methodology
